What do we know about the 5st of November?
On this day, November 5, in Ukraine and around the World:
Commemorative Events and Dates for Ukraine:
- Day of the Social Sphere Worker of Ukraine - this professional holiday is observed annually on the first Sunday of November. As November 5th does not always fall on a Sunday, this is a floating date.
- Commemorative Date in Kyiv's History: On November 5, 1953, the Paton Bridge - the world's first all-welded bridge - was opened in Kyiv.
International Observances and Commemorative Dates:
- World Tsunami Awareness Day - established by the UN to raise awareness regarding tsunami risks and safety measures.
- International Volunteer Managers Day - dedicated to the recognition and advancement of the role of volunteer programme managers.
- World Romani Language Day - observed with the aim of preserving and promoting the Romani language.
- Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night - a traditional observance in Great Britain and certain other countries.
Church Dates (according to the New Calendar in Ukrainian Orthodoxy):
- Commemoration Day of the Holy Martyrs Galaktion and Episteme.
